As a husband-and-wife team, Hank and Xanthe Carter combine complementary strengths shaped by both professional experience and a shared commitment to their clients. For nearly a decade, Hank has advised clients in Aspen’s complex luxury market, earning a reputation for thoughtful guidance and strong results. Xanthe brings lifelong Colorado roots and a background in marketing, operations, and client service, along with a deep connection to real estate through her father, a top-producing Telluride broker for more than 35 years.
Together, they offer strategic guidance, elevated marketing, and a relationship-driven approach built on trust, discretion, and attention to detail. They believe real estate is never just about the property—it’s about the lifestyle it unlocks and the people behind every decision.
As parents raising their family in the Roaring Fork Valley, they’re deeply connected to this community and passionate about helping others find their place in it.
Producer in the Roaring Fork Valley
Male Realtor® by the Aspen Times in 2020, 2022 & 2023
Lifetime Sales Volume
GET TO KNOW HANK - Aspen’s luxury real estate market is ever evolving, requiring a strategic, tailored approach. For over a decade, Hank Carter has been the go-to expert for buyers and sellers in the Roaring Fork Valley. A full time real estate professional—where full time means 24/7—Hank is known for his integrity, intelligence and tireless work ethic. It’s no surprise he’s been named the #1 Male Realtor by The Aspen Times in 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Originally from Austin, Texas, Hank has been drawn to Aspen since childhood, making it his permanent home in 2012. After earning a degree in Business and Communication from UT Austin, he traded wakeboarding on Lake Austin for the slopes of Aspen. His deep local knowledge and strong family background in real estate give him a unique edge in this competitive market.
With a client base spanning coast to coast, Hank is a trusted advisor and advocate. Buyers seek him for his expertise in Aspen’s distinct property landscape—from world-class estates to ski-in/ski-out condos. Hank prides himself on being an excellent listener and matching his clients' needs with the perfect property. Sellers trust him for his results-oriented approach, leveraging top-tier photography, compelling videography and strategic advertising. His attention to detail ensures every listing stands out and sells at the best possible price.
Before his real estate career, Hank was involved in some of Aspen’s most iconic community ventures, working with Surefoot, The Aspen Times and The Warren Miller Film Tour. His love for the valley is evident in everything he does, making him not just a broker, but a passionate ambassador for the Aspen lifestyle.
If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and easy-to-work-with real estate partner, Hank Carter is the name to know. Whether buying, selling or exploring the market, he’s ready to guide you. Give him a call—he’d love to start the conversation.
GET TO KNOW XANTHE - Raised in the mountains of Colorado, Xanthe brings a lifelong connection to mountain communities and a deep-rooted understanding of real estate. She grew up immersed in the industry, with her father serving as a top-producing broker in Telluride for more than 35 years—an early foundation that shaped her perspective and passion for the business.
Over the past decade, Xanthe has been closely involved in Aspen’s luxury real estate market alongside her husband, Hank Carter, gaining a strong understanding of the strategy, relationships, and nuance that define this unique market.
As part of The Hank Carter Group, she pairs that experience with a background in marketing, operations, and client service to deliver a highly personalized and detail-driven approach. Together, the team offers thoughtful guidance, elevated marketing, and trusted representation in one of the most competitive luxury markets in the country.
Xanthe is passionate about not only guiding successful transactions, but building meaningful relationships and helping clients find their own place in the mountain lifestyle she is proud to call home. She and Hank are raising their family in the Roaring Fork Valley and feel deeply connected to the community they serve.
hardest working real estate TEAM
As a client of the Hank Carter Group, your Aspen/Snowmass real estate success becomes our personal mission. Leveraging deep local expertise and relentless dedication we will scour this stretch of the Rockies to find the mountain oasis you have been dreaming of. Or ensure your Aspen real estate investment is marketed properly and seamlessly with an award winning approach. We utilize a mix of time-tested strategies and elevated real estate marketing techniques to connect the right buyer with the right home, curating a real estate experience that is more than just a transaction.
Whether you are searching for an Aspen estate or a Basalt townhome, the Roaring Fork Valley is the perfect fit for both second homes and full time mountain residences. Our knowledge and passion for the area is critical to successfully guiding buyers in the market. We are dedicated to helping homebuyers discover the unique real estate opportunities in Aspen and the greater Roaring Fork Valley, and are committed to ensuring that prospective homeowners understand or experience everything the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
Selling real estate is about more than flyers and open houses. In today’s mobile first world, digital and social media advertising are vital to finding the right buyer for your property. Our background in the communications industry and knowledge of the market enhances our utilization of multiple digital and social media marketing channels to match properties to qualified buyers. Listings are featured on Compass as well as The Hank Carter Group website, and syndicated across multiple national and international sites.
Hank and his team's local knowledge, communication skills and dedication creates an unbeatable, results oriented and seamless experience for their clients.
There are plenty of them out here. But not all are created equal. When it comes to your representation in the Aspen/Snowmass real estate market, you deserve the attention and experience of a top real estate broker. You deserve to work with The Hank Carter Group.